List of Student Organizations

Our active Universitywide student organizations are listed below. For additional information, including how to join, visit UMBengaged.

University Student Government Association (USGA)

USGA is the Universitywide student government association representing all UMB students. It consists of Student Senators who are elected each year to represent all seven schools.

Chinese Student and Scholar Association (CSSA)

CSSA is an organization that represents the voices of the Chinese community within the University. CSSA’s goal is to build a strong sense of community in a home-away-from-home for Chinese students on campus.

ECO-Environmental Justice in Action (ECO)

ECO is a Universitywide, USGA-affiliated student organization dedicated to amplifying the value of environmental justice (EJ) work and fostering greater knowledge and awareness of the interconnections between climate change, health equity, and the UMB professional disciplines.

Indian Association

The Indian Association is an organization that focuses on Indian-identifying students, providing a space on campus that builds community.

International Student Organization (ISO)

ISO welcomes international and non-international students to learn and participate in activities that promote the celebration of diversity and cultures from around the world.

Jewish Student Association (JSA)

JSA is an organization that offers the Jewish student community a place to meet and provide support with other students of Judaic heritage.

Muslim Student and Scholars Association (MSSA)

MSSA focuses on providing support, educational opportunities, and overall community for Muslim-identifying students on campus.

Scholars for Recovery

The mission of the UMB Scholars for Recovery student organization is to promote the academic and social well-being of recovering students at UMB through the praxis of social justice, empowerment, and community-building.

United Students of African Descent (USAD)

USAD interacts with the UMB and Baltimore communities to achieve its mission of providing educational, cultural, and social programs for members and participants.

The School of Dentistry has over 30 student organizations that include religious, ethnic, cultural, and professional. Click here to take a look at the many opportunities to get involved within the School of Dentistry.

The School of Graduate Studies is home of the Graduate School Association, which represents all graduate students at UMB and supports student groups that enrich the lives of  graduate students at UMB both publicly and financially. Click here for more information on student groups housed in the School of Graduate Studies.

The Francis King Carey School of Law has 30-plus student organizations pertaining to cultural, support groups, special topics, and many more. Click here for more information.

The School of Medicine boasts of 60-plus student groups that include political, cultural, service, and professional. Click here to find a group that matches your interests.

The School of Nursing has 11 student organizations that attract students on both the Baltimore and Universities at Shady Grove campuses. Click here to find more information on how to get involved.

School of Pharmacy student can participate in more than 20 student organizations that include community outreach, professional development, and social interaction. Click here for more information on how to get involved.

The School of Social Work offers one student organization, the Student Leadership Coalition (SLC).

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